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SHRINERS INTERNATIONAL - Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, Annotations and Official Forms - An Iowa Corporation3
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF SHRINERS INTERNATIONAL5
ARTICLE 1 Name5
§1.1 Name.5
ARTICLE 2 Registered Agent, Registered Office and Principal Office5
§2.1 Registered agent.5
§2.2 Registered office.5
§2.3 Principal office.5
ARTICLE 3 Type5
§3.1 Non-Stock and Nonprofit.5
ARTICLE 4 Duration6
§4.1 Perpetual.6
ARTICLE 5 Purposes6
§5.1 Purposes.6
ARTICLE 6 Members8
§6.1 Members.8
ARTICLE 7 Directors9
§7.1. Directors.9
ARTICLE 8 Officers9
§8.1 Officers.9
ARTICLE 9 Bylaws9
§9.1 Bylaws.9
§9.2 Amendments.9
§9.3 Sessions.9
ARTICLE 10 Amendments9
§10.1 Procedure.9
BYLAWS OF SHRINERS INTERNATIONAL10
PART I General Provisions - TABLE OF CONTENTS11
PART I General Provisions12
ARTICLE 1 General Provisions12
§ 101.1 Application.12
§ 101.2 Arrangement.12
§ 101.3 Definitions.12
§ 101.4 Rules of Order.13
§ 101.5 Amendments.14
§ 101.6 Revision.15
§ 101.7 Compliance with Shrine Law.15
§ 101.8 Offenses and Discipline of Temples.15
§ 101.9 Offenses and Discipline of Nobles.15
§ 101.10 Forms.15
PART II Provisions Relating to Shriners International - TABLE OF CONTENTS16
PART II Provisions Relating to Shriners International20
ARTICLE 2 Name, Jurisdiction, Seal and Powers20
§ 202.1 Name.20
§ 202.2 Jurisdiction.20
§ 202.3 Seal.20
§ 202.4 Powers.20
§ 202.5 Memorializing of Individuals Prohibited.20
ARTICLE 3 Representatives20
§ 203.1 Generally.20
§ 203.2 Representatives Ad Vitam.20
§ 203.3 Representatives at Large.21
§ 203.4 Emeriti Representatives.21
§ 203.5 Elected Representatives.21
§ 203.6 Appointed Representatives.21
§ 203.7 Forfeiture of Office.21
ARTICLE 4 Sessions21
§ 204.1 Annual Imperial Session.21
§ 204.2 Special Sessions.21
§ 204.3 Quorum.22
§ 204.4 Notice.22
§ 204.5 Credentials.22
§ 204.6 National Emergency or Declared Disaster.22
§ 204.7 Commercial Activities.22
ARTICLE 5 Mileage and Per Diem23
§ 205.1 Mileage Allowance.23
§ 205.2 Per Diem.24
§ 205.3 Imperial Chaplain.24
§ 205.4 Temple Requirement.24
§ 205.5 Method and Time of Payment.24
ARTICLE 6 Officers25
§ 206.1 Officers.25
§ 206.2 Elections.25
§ 206.3 Electioneering for Imperial Office.25
§ 206.4 Oath of Office.26
§ 206.5 Duties.26
§ 206.6 Vacancies.30
§ 206.7 Salaries.30
§ 206.8 Books of Account and Records.30
ARTICLE 7 Board of Directors30
§ 207.1 Board of Directors.30
§ 207.2 Quorum.30
§ 207.3 Meetings.30
§ 207.4 Notice.30
§ 207.5 Budgets.31
§ 207.6 Powers.31
§ 207.7 Agents, Employees and Independent Contractors.31
§ 207.8 Unauthorized Acts.31
§ 207.9 Minutes.31
ARTICLE 8 Committees32
§ 208.1 Appointment.32
§ 208.2 Time of Appointment.32
§ 208.3 Vacancies.32
§ 208.4 Quorum.32
§ 208.5 Chairmen and Their Duties.32
§ 208.6 Standing Committees and Their Duties.33
§ 208.7 Meetings of Standing Committees.34
§ 208.8 Special Committees and Their Duties.35
§ 208.9 Meetings of Special Committees.36
§ 208.10 Reports of Committees.36
§ 208.11 Proceedings Before the Grievances and Appeals Committee.36
ARTICLE 9 Shrine Associations38
§ 209.1 Associations of Temples.38
§ 209.2 Associations of Units.39
§ 209.3 Associations of Shrine Clubs in Any State or Combination ofStates Where No Temple Has Been Chartered.40
§ 209.4 Associations of Shrine Clubs in Any State or Combination ofStates Where Temples Have Been Chartered.41
ARTICLE 10 Principles of the Order and Ethics41
§ 210.1 Brotherhood.41
§ 210.2 Creed.42
§ 210.3 Goals.42
§ 210.4 Values.42
§ 210.5 Selectivity.42
§ 210.6 Obligation.42
§ 210.7 Code of Ethics.42
ARTICLE 11 Budget and Revenues44
§ 211.1 Budget.44
§ 211.2 Temple Dispensations.44
§ 211.3 Temple Charters.44
§ 211.4 Diploma For Candidates.44
§ 211.5 Per Capita Tax.44
§ 211.6 Shrine Association Charters.45
§ 211.7 Hospital Levy.45
§ 211.8 International Development.46
ARTICLE 12 Ritual46
§ 212.1 Promulgation.46
§ 212.2 Amendments, Alterations or Additions.46
§ 212.3 Translation.46
§ 212.4 Fee.46
ARTICLE 13 Fez, Emblems, Colors and Jewel46
§ 213.1 Fez.46
§ 213.2 Emblems.47
§ 213.3 Colors.47
§ 213.4 Jewel.47
§ 213.5 Yacht Uniform Adornment.47
§ 213.6 25-Year Membersʼ Pin.48
ARTICLE 14 Fiscal and Legal48
§ 214.1 Bonds.48
§ 214.2 Checks and Payment or Transfer of Funds.48
§ 214.3 Imperial Auditor, Auditing Firm and Audit Reports.48
§ 214.4 General Counsel.49
§ 214.5 Indemnification.50
PART III Code for the Government of Temples - TABLE OF CONTENTS51
PART III Code for the Government of Temples57
ARTICLE 20 Temple Name and Seal57
§ 320.1 Name.57
§ 320.2 Seal.57
ARTICLE 21 Temple Flag57
§ 321.1 Dimensions.57
§ 321.2 Colors.57
§ 321.3 Wording.57
§ 321.4 Staff.57
§ 321.5 Sale.57
ARTICLE 22 Temple Charter and Location57
§ 322.1 Recognition.57
§ 322.2 Authority.57
§ 322.3 Exhibit of charter.57
§ 322.4 Loss of charter.58
§ 322.5 Change of location.58
ARTICLE 23 Temple Membership58
§ 323.1 Temple; How Constituted.58
§ 323.2 Petition, Form.58
§ 323.3 Prerequisite for Membership.58
§ 323.4 Residence of Candidate.59
§ 323.5 Balloting.59
§ 323.6 Candidate; When Initiated.60
§ 323.7 Associate Membership.60
§ 323.8 Retention of Membership.61
§ 323.9 Suspension or Termination of Membership.62
§ 323.10 Demit.62
§ 323.11 Suspension for Nonpayment of Dues.63
§ 323.12 Honorary Membership.64
ARTICLE 24 Temple Meetings & Ceremonials64
§ 324.1 Stated Meetings.64
§ 324.2 Ceremonial Sessions.65
§ 324.3 Special Meetings.65
§ 324.4 Sunday Meetings.65
§ 324.5 Notice of Meetings.66
§ 324.6 Quorum.66
§ 324.7 Presiding Officer.66
§ 324.8 Powers Reserved for Temple Action.66
ARTICLE 25 Officers; Their Election or Appointment66
§ 325.1 Officers.66
§ 325.2 Election and Qualification.67
§ 325.3 Appointment.67
§ 325.4 When Elected.67
§ 325.5 Ballot.68
§ 325.6 Time of Election.68
§ 325.7 Other Officers.68
§ 325.8 Nomination.68
§ 325.9 Leadership Search Committee.68
§ 325.10 Representatives.68
§ 325.11 Election Regulations.69
§ 325.12 Postponed Election.69
§ 325.13 Vacancies.69
§ 325.14 Filling Vacancies in General.69
§ 325.15 Filling Vacancies in Particular Offices.70
§ 325.16 Report of Election.70
ARTICLE 26 Enthronement and Installation of Temple Officers70
§ 326.1 Obligation for Elected Officers.70
§ 326.2 Additional Obligation for Potentate.70
§ 326.3 Installation.71
ARTICLE 27 Duties of Temple Officers71
§ 327.1 Potentate.71
§ 327.2 Chief Rabban.72
§ 327.3 Recorder.72
§ 327.4 Treasurer.73
§ 327.5 Other Financial Officers.74
§ 327.6 Other Officers.74
§ 327.7 Delivery of Temple Records.74
§ 327.8 Board of Directors.74
ARTICLE 28 Temple Jurisdiction and Waivers75
§ 328.1 Sovereign.75
§ 328.2 Territory.75
§ 328.3 Change in Jurisdictional Lines.76
§ 328.4 Initiation Waivers.76
§ 328.5 Another Temple May Initiate.77
§ 328.6 Where Petitioner May Apply.77
§ 328.7 Affiliation by Demit.77
ARTICLE 29 Dispensation and Charter for New Temple78
§ 329.1 Petition for Dispensation.78
§ 329.2 Meeting Place.78
§ 329.3 Required Signatures and Effect on Other Temples.78
§ 329.4 Petition, Form and Procedure.79
§ 329.5 Action By Shriners International.80
§ 329.6 Effect if Dispensation is Granted.81
§ 329.7 Status of Temple under Dispensation.81
§ 329.8 Effect if Dispensation is Refused.82
§ 329.9 Effect if Charter is Granted.82
§ 329.10 Effect if Charter is Refused.82
ARTICLE 30 Discipline by Temple82
§ 330.1 Jurisdiction.82
§ 330.2 Fair Play and Substantial Justice.82
§ 330.3 Definitions.83
§ 330.4 Procedure.83
§ 330.5 Complaint Filed in Bad Faith or For a Frivolous Reason.88
ARTICLE 31 Temple Bylaws88
§ 331.1 Adoption.88
§ 331.2 Procedure.89
§ 331.3 Time for Filing.89
§ 331.4 Action by Shriners International.89
§ 331.5 Change in Shriners International Laws; Effect on Temple Bylaws.90
ARTICLE 32 Initiation Fee; Dues; Hospital Levy; Assessments90
§ 332.1 Initiation Fee.90
§ 332.2 Dues.90
§ 332.3 Hospital Levy.91
§ 332.4 Hospital Permanent Contributing Membership.92
§ 332.5 Hospital Voluntary Permanent Subscription.92
§ 332.6 Dues. Life Memberships in Temples.93
§ 332.7 Assessment.93
§ 332.8 Cards Not to be Issued.94
ARTICLE 33 Remittances to Shriners International94
§ 333.1 Failure to make remittances.94
ARTICLE 34 Temple Business Affairs and Fiscal Regulations94
§ 334.1 Fiscal Year.94
§ 334.2 Bonds and Insurance.95
§ 334.3 Death Benefit Funds.95
§ 334.4 Budget.95
§ 334.5 Temple Financial Transactions.96
§ 334.6 Review of Financial Statements.97
§ 334.7 Fiscal Reports Required at Temple Meetings.97
§ 334.8 Construction Program; Secured or Long-Term Obligations.98
§ 334.9 Sale of Temple Assets.98
§ 334.10 Temple Holding Corporation.98
§ 334.11 Corporate Document Filed with Imperial Recorder.100
§ 334.12 Contracts for Lodging at Imperial Sessions andMeetings.100
§ 334.13 Unauthorized Acts.100
§ 334.14 Code of Ethics.100
ARTICLE 35 Prohibited Practices100
§ 335.1 Unlawful Activities.100
§ 335.2 Improper Advertising.100
§ 335.3 Use of Name “Shriners Hospitals for Children.”101
§ 335.4 Hospital Operation.101
§ 335.5 Initiation Ceremonies.101
§ 335.6 Furnishing List of Names.101
§ 335.7 Appeals for Aid.103
§ 335.8 Paid Advertisements.103
§ 335.9 Division of Fees.103
§ 335.10 Female Organizations.103
§ 335.11 Female Impersonation.104
§ 335.12 Public Condemnation.104
§ 335.13 Compliance with Shrine Law.104
§ 335.14 Furnishing Election Results.104
§ 335.15 Corporations.104
§ 335.16 Recording Temple Meetings.104
ARTICLE 36 Temple Units104
§ 336.1 Control by Potentate.104
§ 336.2 Public Exhibitions and Civic Parades.104
§ 336.3 Financial Reporting Requirements.105
ARTICLE 37 Shrine Clubs, Shrine Club Holding Corporations, Organizations of Nobles105
§ 337.1 Organization of Nobles.105
§ 337.2 Shrine Club Nobles.106
§ 337.3 Control.106
§ 337.4 Exclusive Jurisdiction Territory.106
§ 337.5 Concurrent Jurisdiction Territory.106
§ 337.6 Clubs, Units and Activities in Concurrent Jurisdiction.106
§ 337.7 Incorporation.107
§ 337.8 Review of Reports of Shrine Clubs and Shrine Club HoldingCorporations.107
§ 337.9 Shrine Club Holding Corporation.107
ARTICLE 38 Complaints to Imperial Potentate108
§ 338.1 Procedure.108
ARTICLE 39 Visitors to Temples109
§ 339.1 Admission.109
§ 339.2 Admission for Special Purpose.109
ARTICLE 40 Temple Headquarters at Imperial Session of Shriners International109
§ 340.1 Purpose and Limitation.109
§ 340.2 Souvenirs.109
§ 340.3 Responsibility.109
PART IV Territorial Jurisdiction - TABLE OF CONTENTS110
PART IV Territorial Jurisdiction120
ARTICLE 45 Alabama120
§ 445.1 Abba Shriners120
§ 445.2 Alcazar Shriners120
§ 445.3 Cahaba Shriners120
§ 445.4. Zamora Shriners121
ARTICLE 46 Alaska121
§ 446.1 Al Aska Shriners121
ARTICLE 47 Arizona121
§ 447.1 El Zaribah Shriners121
§ 447.2 Sabbar Shriners121
ARTICLE 48 Arkansas122
§ 448.1 Sahara Shriners122
§ 448.2 Scimitar Shriners122
ARTICLE 49 California122
§ 449.1 Aahmes Shriners122
§ 449.2 Al Bahr Shriners122
§ 449.3 Al Malaikah Shriners123
§ 449.4 Asiya Shriners123
§ 449.5 Ben Ali Shriners123
§ 449.6 El Bekal Shriners123
§ 449.7 Tehran Shriners123
ARTICLE 50 Colorado124
§ 450.1 Al Kaly and El Jebel Shriners124
ARTICLE 51 Connecticut124
§ 451.1 Pyramid Shriners124
§ 451.2 Sphinx Shriners124
ARTICLE 52 Delaware125
§ 452.1 Nur Shriners125
ARTICLE 53 District of Columbia125
§ 453.1 Almas Shriners125
ARTICLE 54 Florida125
§ 454.1 Amara Shriners125
§ 454.2 Araba Shriners125
§ 454.3 Azan Shriners126
§ 454.4 Bahia Shriners126
§ 454.5 Egypt Shriners126
§ 454.6 Hadji Shriners126
§ 454.7 Mahi Shriners126
§ 454.8 Marzuq Shriners126
§ 454.9 Morocco Shriners126
§ 454.10 Sahib Shriners127
§ 454.11 Shaddai Shriners127
ARTICLE 55 Georgia127
§ 455.1 Alee Shriners127
§ 455.2 Al Sihah Shriners127
§ 455.3 Hasan Shriners127
§ 455.4 Yaarab Shriners127
ARTICLE 56 Hawaii128
§ 456.1 Aloha Shriners128
ARTICLE 57 Idaho128
§ 457.1 Calam Shriners128
§ 457.2 El Korah Shriners128
ARTICLE 58 Illinois128
§ 458.1 Ainad Shriners128
§ 458.2 Ansar Shriners128
§ 458.3 Medinah Shriners129
§ 458.4 Mohammed Shriners129
§ 458.5 Tebala Shriners129
ARTICLE 59 Indiana129
§ 459.1 Hadi Shriners129
§ 459.2 Mizpah Shriners129
§ 459.3 Murat Shriners129
§ 459.4 Orak Shriners130
§ 459.5 Zorah Shriners130
ARTICLE 60 Iowa130
§ 460.1 Abu Bekr Shriners130
§ 460.2 El Kahir Shriners130
§ 460.3 Kaaba Shriners130
§ 460.4 Za-Ga-Zig Shriners131
ARTICLE 61 Kansas131
§ 461.1 Abdallah Shriners131
§ 461.2 Arab Shriners131
§ 461.3 Isis Shriners131
§ 461.4 Midian Shriners131
§ 461.5 Mirza Shriners131
ARTICLE 62 Kentucky131
§ 462.1 El Hasa Shriners131
§ 462.2 Kosair Shriners132
§ 462.3 Oleika Shriners132
§ 462.4 Rizpah Shriners132
ARTICLE 63 Louisiana132
§ 463.1 Acacia Shriners132
§ 463.2 Barak Shriners132
§ 463.3 El Karubah Shriners133
§ 463.4 Habibi Shriners133
§ 463.5 Jerusalem Shriners133
ARTICLE 64 Maine133
§ 464.1 Anah Shriners133
§ 464.2 Kora Shriners133
ARTICLE 65 Maryland134
§ 465.1 Ali Ghan Shriners134
§ 465.2 Boumi Shriners134
ARTICLE 66 Massachusetts134
§ 466.1 Aleppo Shriners134
§ 466.2 Melha Shriners135
ARTICLE 67 Michigan135
§ 467.1 Ahmed Shriners135
§ 467.2 Elf Khurafeh Shriners135
§ 467.3 Moslem Shriners135
§ 467.4 Saladin Shriners135
ARTICLE 68 Minnesota135
§ 468.1 Aad Shriners135
§ 468.2 Osman Shriners136
§ 468.3 Zuhrah Shriners136
ARTICLE 69 Mississippi136
§ 469.1 Hamasa Shriners136
§ 469.2 Joppa Shriners137
§ 469.3 Wahabi Shriners137
ARTICLE 70 Missouri137
§ 470.1 Abou Ben Adhem Shriners137
§ 470.2 Ararat Shriners137
§ 470.3 Moila Shriners138
§ 470.4 Moolah Shriners138
ARTICLE 71 Montana138
§ 471.1 Al Bedoo Shriners138
§ 471.2 Algeria Shriners138
§ 471.3 Bagdad Shriners138
ARTICLE 72 Nebraska138
§ 472.1 Sesostris Shriners138
§ 472.2 Tangier Shriners139
§ 472.3 Tehama Shriners139
ARTICLE 73 Nevada139
§ 473.1 Kerak Shriners139
§ 473.2 Zelzah Shriners139
ARTICLE 74 New Hampshire139
§ 474.1 Bektash Shriners139
ARTICLE 75 New Jersey139
§ 475.1 Crescent Shriners139
§ 475.2 Salaam Shriners140
ARTICLE 76 New Mexico140
§ 476.1 Ballut Abyad Shriners140
ARTICLE 77 New York140
§ 477.1 Cyprus Shriners140
§ 477.2 Damascus Shriners141
§ 477.3 Ismailia Shriners141
§ 477.4 Kalurah Shriners142
§ 477.5 Kismet Shriners142
§ 477.6 Mecca Shriners142
§ 477.7 Media Shriners142
§ 477.8 Oriental Shriners143
§ 477.9 Tigris Shriners143
§ 477.10 Ziyara Shriners143
ARTICLE 78 North Carolina143
§ 478.1 Amran Shriners143
§ 478.2 Oasis Shriners144
§ 478.3 Sudan Shriners144
ARTICLE 79 North Dakota144
§ 479.1 El Zagal Shriners144
§ 479.2 Kem Shriners144
ARTICLE 80 Ohio144
§ 480.1 Aladdin Shriners144
§ 480.2 Al Koran Shriners145
§ 480.3 Antioch Shriners145
§ 480.4 Syrian Shriners145
§ 480.5 Tadmor Shriners146
§ 480.6 Zenobia Shriners146
ARTICLE 81 Oklahoma146
§ 481.1 Akdar Shriners146
§ 481.2 Bedouin Shriners146
§ 481.3 India Shriners147
§ 481.4 Fees in Concurrent Territory147
ARTICLE 82 Oregon147
§ 482.1 Al Kader Shriners147
§ 482.2 Hillah Shriners147
ARTICLE 83 Pennsylvania148
§ 483.1 Irem Shriners148
§ 483.2 Jaffa Shriners148
§ 483.3 Lu Lu Shriners148
§ 483.4 Rajah Shriners148
§ 483.5 Syria Shriners148
§ 483.6 Zembo Shriners149
§ 483.7 Zem Zem Shriners149
ARTICLE 84 Rhode Island149
§ 484.1 Rhode Island Shriners149
ARTICLE 85 South Carolina149
§ 485.1 Hejaz Shriners149
§ 485.2 Jamil Shriners149
§ 485.3 Omar Shriners149
ARTICLE 86 South Dakota150
§ 486.1 El Riad Shriners150
§ 486.2 Naja Shriners150
§ 486.3 Yelduz Shriners150
ARTICLE 87 Tennessee151
§ 487.1 Al Chymia Shriners151
§ 487.2 Alhambra Shriners151
§ 487.3 Al Menah Shriners151
§ 487.4 Jericho Shriners151
§ 487.5 Kerbela Shriners151
ARTICLE 88 Texas152
§ 488.1 Al Amin Shriners152
§ 488.2 Alzafar Shriners152
§ 488.3 Arabia Shriners152
§ 488.4 Ben Hur Shriners152
§ 488.5 El Maida Shriners152
§ 488.6 El Mina Shriners153
§ 488.7 Hella Shriners153
§ 488.8 Karem Shriners153
§ 488.9 Khiva Shriners153
§ 488.10 Maskat Shriners153
§ 488.11 Moslah Shriners153
§ 488.12 Sharon Shriners153
§ 488.13 Suez Shriners154
ARTICLE 89 Utah154
§ 489.1 El Kalah Shriners154
ARTICLE 90 Vermont154
§ 490.1 Cairo Shriners154
§ 490.2 Mount Sinai Shriners154
ARTICLE 91 Virginia154
§ 491.1 Acca Shriners154
§ 491.2 Kazim Shriners154
§ 491.3 Kena Shriners155
§ 491.4 Khedive Shriners155
ARTICLE 92 Washington155
§ 492.1 Afifi Shriners155
§ 492.2 El Katif Shriners155
§ 492.3 Masada Shriners156
§ 492.4 Nile Shriners156
ARTICLE 93 West Virginia156
§ 493.1 Beni Kedem Shriners156
§ 493.2 Nemesis Shriners156
§ 493.3 Osiris Shriners156
ARTICLE 94 Wisconsin157
§ 494.1 Beja Shriners157
§ 494.2 Tripoli Shriners157
§ 494.3 Zor Shriners157
ARTICLE 95 Wyoming157
§ 495.1 Kalif Shriners157
§ 495.2 Korein Shriners157
ARTICLE 96 Canada158
§ 496.1 Al Azhar Shriners158
§ 496.2 Al Shamal Shriners158
§ 496.3 Gizeh Shriners158
§ 496.4 Karnak Shriners158
§ 496.5 Khartum Shriners158
§ 496.6 Luxor Shriners158
§ 496.7 Mazol Shriners158
§ 496.8 Mocha Shriners158
§ 496.9 Philae Shriners159
§ 496.10 Rameses Shriners159
§ 496.11 Tunis Shriners159
§ 496.12 Wa Wa Shriners159
ARTICLE 97 Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Republic of Nicaragua and Venezuela160
§ 497.1 Abou Saad Shriners.160
ARTICLE 98 Mexico and Honduras160
§ 498.1 Anezeh Shriners160
§ 498.2 Al Atfal Shriners, U.D.160
ARTICLE 99 Europe161
§ 499.1 Emirat Shriners161
ARTICLE 100 Hong Kong, Indonesia, Macau, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan and Thailand161
§ 4100.1 Mabuhay Shriners161
§ 4100.2 Agila Shriners161
ARTICLE 101 Puerto Rico161
§ 4101.1 Al Raiʼe Saleh Shriners161
ARTICLE 102 Brazil161
§ 4102.1 Hikmat Shriners161
§ 4102.2 Amal Shriners162
§ 4102.3 Salah Shriners, U.D.162
ARTICLE 103 Bolivia162
§ 4103.1 Bolivia Shriners162
ANNOTATIONS TO BYLAWS (Iowa)163
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TABLE OF CONTENTS OF FORMS - SHRINERS INTERNATIONAL181
Form #1 PETITION FOR INITIATION AND MEMBERSHIP182
Form #2 PETITION FOR AFFILIATION183
Form #3 ASSOCIATE MEMBER INQUIRY AND REPORT184
Form #4 PETITION FOR RESTORATION185
Form #5 PETITION FOR ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP186
Form #6 OFFICIAL SHRINE MEMBERSHIP CARD187
Form #7 DIPLOMA187
Form #8 CERTIFICATE OF DEMIT188
Form #9 PETITION FOR DISPENSATION189
Form #10 CERTIFICATE OF DISPENSATION190
Form #11 CERTIFICATE OF CHARTER191
Form #12 CERTIFICATE TO ACCOMPANY NEW OR AMENDED BYLAWS OF UNIT ASSOCIATIONS APPENDANT TO ASSOCIATIONS OF TEMPLES192
Form #12A CERTIFICATE TO ACCOMPANY NEW OR AMENDED BYLAWS OF ASSOCIATIONS OF TEMPLES193
Form #12B CERTIFICATE TO ACCOMPANY NEW OR AMENDED BYLAWS OF ASSOCIATIONS OF CLUBS194
Form #13 CERTIFICATE TO ACCOMPANY NEW OR AMENDED TEMPLE BYLAWS195
Form #14 CERTIFICATE TO ACCOMPANY TEMPLE ASSESSMENT196
Form #15 CERTIFICATE TO ACCOMPANY NEW OR AMENDED BYLAWS OF ASSOCIATIONS OF UNITS197
Form #16 ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF SHRINERS CORPORATION198
Form #17 ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF SHRINE CLUB HOLDING CORPORATION202
Form #18 APPLICATION FOR PERMISSION TO INCUR SECURED OR LONG TERM OBLIGATION206
Form #19 CHARTER211
ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL REPORTING REQUIREMENTS212
UNIFORM CHART OF ACCOUNTS214
EXPLANATION OF ACCOUNTS219
Form #20 TEMPLE ANNUAL BUDGET AND COMPARISON REPORT225
Form #21 SAMPLE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - TABLE OF CONTENTS226
INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT’S REVIEW REPORT227
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION228
STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES AND CHANGES IN NET ASSETS232
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS234
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS235
DETAILED STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES AND CHANGES IN NET ASSETS WITHOUT DONOR RESTRICTIONS241
DETAILED STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES AND CHANGES IN NET ASSETS WITH DONOR RESTRICTIONS243
DETAILED STATEMENT OF REVENUES AND EXPENSES OF FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES244
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD STATEMENTS FOR TEMPLE REPORTS245
FINANCIAL REPORTING CHECKLIST248
Form #22 SAMPLE ENGAGEMENT RELATED INFORMATION - TABLE OF CONTENTS249
SAMPLE REVIEW ENGAGEMENT LETTER250
SAMPLE LETTER OF REPRESENTATION FROM MANAGEMENT252
INDEX Iowa Corporation255
SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN - Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws - A Colorado Corporation267
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN268
ARTICLE 1 Name268
§1.1 Name.268
ARTICLE 2 Purposes268
§2.1 Purposes.268
ARTICLE 3 Board of Directors270
§3.1 Board of Directors.270
§3.2 Power.270
ARTICLE 4 Bylaws270
§4.1 Bylaws.270
ARTICLE 5 Principal Place of Business and Place of Meeting270
§5.1 Principal Office.270
§5.2 Principal City.270
§5.3 Meetings.271
ARTICLE 6 Officers271
§6.1 Officers.271
ARTICLE 7 Members271
§7.1 Members.271
ARTICLE 8 Annual Meeting271
§8.1 Annual Meeting.271
BYLAWS OF SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN272
ARTICLE 1 General Provisions275
§ 501.1 Definitions.275
§ 501.2 Amendments.275
§ 501.3 Revision.277
§ 501.4 Rules of Order.277
ARTICLE 2 Name, Jurisdiction and Seal277
§ 502.1 Name.277
§ 502.2 Jurisdiction.277
§ 502.3 Seal.277
ARTICLE 3 Powers. Responsibilities. Prohibited Practices277
§ 503.1 Powers in Articles of Incorporation.277
§ 503.2 Acquisitions, Construction, Closing or Relocating of Hospitals278
§ 503.3 Hospital Regulations.279
§ 503.4 Employment of Agents, Employees or Independent Contractors.279
§ 503.5 Unauthorized Acts.279
§ 503.6 Memorializing of Individuals.280
§ 503.7 Conflict of Interest.280
§ 503.8 No Compensation.280
§ 503.9 Code of Ethics.280
§ 503.10 Debarment from Doing Business with Corporation.281
§ 503.11 Commercial Use of Name.282
ARTICLE 4 Membership282
§ 504.1 Election of Members.282
§ 504.2 Termination of Membership.283
§ 504.3 Emeriti Members.283
§ 504.4 National Emergency or Declared Disaster.283
ARTICLE 5 Meetings283
§ 505.1 Annual Meetings.283
§ 505.2 Special Meetings.283
§ 505.3 Notice of Meetings.284
§ 505.4 Record of Attendance at Meetings.284
§ 505.5 Joint Meetings with Other Organizations.284
§ 505.6 Required Vote for Transaction of Business.284
§ 505.7 Quorum.284
§ 505.8 Elections and Reports.284
§ 505.9 Oath of Office and Installation.285
ARTICLE 6 Board of Directors285
§ 506.1 Number.285
§ 506.2 Election and Term.285
§ 506.3 Qualifications.285
§ 506.4 Vacancies.285
§ 506.5 Quorum.285
§ 506.6 Meetings; Notice and Waiver.285
§ 506.7 Powers and Duties.285
§ 506.8 Joint Meetings with Board of Trustees; Presiding Officer.286
§ 506.9 Minutes.286
ARTICLE 7 Officers286
§ 507.1 Titles and Qualifications.286
§ 507.2 Election.286
§ 507.3 Vacancies.286
§ 507.4 Duties of Officers.287
ARTICLE 8 Board of Trustees290
§ 508.1 Number.290
§ 508.2 Qualifications, Election and Term.290
§ 508.3 Vacancies.290
§ 508.4 Vice Chairman.290
§ 508.5 Quorum.290
§ 508.6 Meetings; Notice and Waiver.290
§ 508.7 Powers and Duties.291
§ 508.8 Trustee Emeritus.291
§ 508.9 Joint Meetings with Board of Directors.291
§ 508.10 Minutes.291
ARTICLE 9 Acceptance to Hospitals291
§ 509.1 Eligibility.291
§ 509.2 Acceptance for Care.292
§ 509.3 Sponsors.292
ARTICLE 10 Standing and Special Committees292
§ 510.1 Standing Committees.292
§ 510.2 Standing Committees—Emeriti Members.294
§ 510.3 Special Committees.295
ARTICLE 11 Fiscal and Legal295
§ 511.1 Bonds.295
§ 511.2 Accounts. Checks and Payment or Transfer of Funds.295
§ 511.3 Imperial Auditor, Auditing Firm and Audit Reports.295
§ 511.4 General Counsel.296
§ 511.5 Indemnification.297
INDEX - Colorado Corporation298
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